All Obituaries

Malcolm Robinson
a Kingdom Warrior was born on December 28, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama to Betty Jean Robinson who preceded him in death. At the age of 12 his uncle, Dr. Emerson Robinson, DDS a professor at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry became Malcolm and his younger brother Roderick guardian.
Malcolm was preceded in death by his first wife. In 2003 he married Dr. Sandra D. Lenior Robinson. They were joined together in holy matrimony in...

Malcolm Robinson
a Kingdom Warrior was born on December 28, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama to Betty Jean Robinson who preceded him in death. At the age of 12 his uncle, Dr. Emerson...

MARY C. NONNENMACHER
81, of Ft. Wayne, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 10, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Mary worked a sales person for the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic.
Mary was preceded by her husband and soulmate Warren W.
She is survived by her children, Julie (Paul) Anderson, Warren (Clara) Nonnenmacher, and Charles (Karin) Nonnenmacher. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
There will be no services

PETE NIKOLAENKO
June 17, 1958 – December 14, 2018
Born in Fort Wayne Indiana, Pete Nikolaenko was brought into this world on June 17th, 1958, to a loving Christian family and was called home on December 14th, 2018. Pete understood the way of life as to let the good times roll and enjoy everyday like it is your last.
Pete leaves behind his 2 sons, Eric Nikolaenko and Andrew Ridley, His mother, sisters Tonya (Rick) Jackson, Olga and Lydia, 2 brothers...

PETE NIKOLAENKO
June 17, 1958 – December 14, 2018
Born in Fort Wayne Indiana, Pete Nikolaenko was brought into this world on June 17th, 1958, to a loving Christian family...

Loretta Elaine (Green) (Penrod) Slater
91, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2018, at her home. Born on October 20, 1927, in Domestic, Nottingham Township, Wells County Indiana, Loretta was the daughter of John Leland and Mildred Lucille (Stookey) Green. Loretta attended Pennville High School in Jay County and graduated from Southside High School in Allen County, Indiana. After High School, Loretta attended Fort Wayne Beauty College and furthered her...

Loretta Elaine (Green) (Penrod) Slater
91, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2018, at her home. Born on October 20, 1927, in Domestic, Nottingham Township, Wells County...

MARY L. VACHON
Aunt Mary Vachon passed away on Thursday Aug 30th at 8:15 in the evening at Grey Stone nursing home. She was raised in Fort Wayne IN and was a member at St. Joseph Church on Brooklyn Ave for all of her life. She also found a love for Grace Christian Church on Reed Rd in the later years of her life.
Great Mary had a great love for hockey. Up until the last two year she was the oldest Komet Hockey season ticket holder but because of her health see was unable to keep...

MARY L. VACHON
Aunt Mary Vachon passed away on Thursday Aug 30th at 8:15 in the evening at Grey Stone nursing home. She was raised in Fort Wayne IN and was a member at St. Joseph Church...

JUNE H. HILKER
90, of Ft. Wayne died Wednesday July 11, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Naomi (Graver) Braun and LLoyd J. Braun, June was born in Ft. Wayne in 1928 and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1946. She enjoyed painting, crafting, and dancing and was devoted to her family and many lifelong friends.
June was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John "Jack" Hilker in 2013, and her sister, Marilyn "Lindy" Braun, in 2016.
She is survived by...

JUNE H. HILKER
90, of Ft. Wayne died Wednesday July 11, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Naomi (Graver) Braun and LLoyd J. Braun, June was born in Ft. Wayne in 1928 and graduated from Central...

RALPH JOSEPH MEEKS SR.
88, passed away on July 7, 2018 at Park Place Senior Living in Ft. Wayne. He was born January 3, 1930, in Ft. Wayne to his birth father Joseph Meeks and mother Nellie (Miller) Green. He was raised by his step-father Edward Green and his mother in Ft. Wayne.
Ralph was a life long resident of Ft. Wayne, and graduated from Central High School in 1948. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve and was immediately sent to Korea after basic training. After...

RALPH JOSEPH MEEKS SR.
88, passed away on July 7, 2018 at Park Place Senior Living in Ft. Wayne. He was born January 3, 1930, in Ft. Wayne to his birth father Joseph Meeks and mother Nellie...

JOSEPH "JOE" FRANK MUNGOVAN
died peacefully at home on Monday, June 18th. Born August 24, 1931 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Thomas and Agnes (Bonifas) Mungovan. Joe was a veteran of the Korean War proudly serving our country in the United States Navy as both a Fireman and Barber from July, 1950 to May, 1954. Joe then went on to become a Barber in Fort Wayne where he operated his shop on...

JOSEPH "JOE" FRANK MUNGOVAN
died peacefully at home on Monday, June 18th. Born August 24, 1931 in Fort Wayne, he was...

In Loving Memory
Patricia K. Schaefer
1929-2018
Pioneer * Activist * Lifelong-Learner * World-Traveler * Baseball Fan
Born the granddaughter of pioneers who settled the Nebraska prairie in the 1880's, Patricia Kamenky Schaefer was herself a pioneer in more ways than one. Pat spent her early years on her parents Gustav and Isabelle Kamenky's farm outside Greeley, Colorado. Pat moved to town with her mother after her parents' divorce and, in...